Friends of Camas National Wildlife Refuge

05/30/2026

It's that time of year again! Spring Migration Waterbird Survey done May 28 by FWS staff is listed below. With water returning to the refuge, it's a good time to get outside and go birding!

Franklin's Gull - 152
Canada Goose - 107
Gadwall - 98
Mallard - 98
Willet - 18
Ring-billed Gull - 13
Sandhill Crane - 8
Wilson's Phalarope - 7
American Avocet - 3
Long-billed Curlew - 3
Black-necked Stilt - 3
Cinnamon Teal - 2
Green-winged Teal - 2
Ring-necked Duck - 2
Double-crested Cormorant - 2
Northern Shoveler - 2
Killdeer - 2
Sandpiper spp. - 2
American Coot - 1
Trumpeter Swan - 1



📷: Andrea Kristof

05/30/2026

Board Members Zoe and Sam keeping warm and still smiling at our Earth Day at the Zoo table despite the weather! If you're around Idaho Falls, stop by and say hello! We also have fun crafts for kids!

05/28/2026

We hope participants in the 2026 Birds for Bucks Birdathon have enjoyed birding! If you want to send support as a passive participant, you can still Venmo a donation saying you are sponsoring a birder up until June 1. Our Venmo is .

If you participated, don’t miss out on the Awards Potluck Picnic! The Potluck Picnic will be held on Thursday, June 11, starting at 5:30 PM at the yard of Patty Isaeff and Tim Reynolds. Please bring food to share, your plate and eating utensils, a drink, and a lawn chair.

Please notify Tim via email, [email protected], no later than June 8 if you plan to attend the potluck picnic. We’ll see you there!



📷: Michael Mecham

05/19/2026

Despite gusty winds, we had a great turn out Saturday for World Migratory Bird Day at the Refuge! Thanks to everyone who made it a fun, educational day!

05/14/2026

Can't wait to see everyone this Saturday at the Refuge!

05/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who donated and made our Idaho Gives campaign a success! We hope to see you at the Refuge this month at World Migratory Bird Day or the Interpretive and Wayfinding Signs Dedication!

05/07/2026

🐦 Final day of Idaho Gives!

A $250 Researcher gift is one example of how your donation can help—supporting efforts like bird banding and other research at Camas.

This work helps us better understand and protect the wildlife that depends on the Refuge.

If you’ve been meaning to give, now is the moment. Every gift helps us reach our goal.

Let’s finish strong 💚
Visit idahogives.org and search for Friends of Camas National Wildlife Refuge or click the link in our IG bio to donate!

05/07/2026

05/07/2026

🌾 Caring for the land takes ongoing effort.

A $100 Restorer gift is an example of how your donation can help—supporting work like removing invasive plants and restoring native habitat.

This kind of stewardship keeps Camas healthy for wildlife and visitors alike.

Be part of that impact 🌿
Visit idahogives.org and search for Friends of Camas National Wildlife Refuge or click the link in our IG bio to donate!



📷: Amandine Barre

05/05/2026

📚 Connecting people to nature matters.

A $50 Educator gift is one way your donation can help—supporting efforts like nature education programs for kids and the community.

These experiences help people build lasting connections to Camas and the natural world.

Join us in supporting that work 💚
Visit to idahogives.org and search for Friends of Camas National Wildlife Refuge or click the link in our IG bio to donate!